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The Death of Ian Britton and the Rebirth of Burnley Football Club
Ian Britton, one of the most important figures in Burnley's post-war history, died in March. The town's football team have recently secured a return to the Premier League, but the chances are they wouldn't exist were it not for Britton.
Baying for Claret: Blackburn and Burnley's Bitter Local Rivalry
As fellow founder members of the Football League, the rivalry between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley is almost as old as the sport itself. More than a century later, their relationship is as bitter as ever.
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